Thoughts on All-In-One PCs?

Syxx_Killer · 12-30-09, 08:16 PM

As my computer gets older (will be 5 years in March since I built it), I am starting to think of a new one. Since I'm not much into games anymore and I'm not too interested in building one I started browsing around. I went to WalMart's site and saw the All-In-One category. I didn't know what that was and checked them out. I was surprised. I actually like the concept. I guess the risk wouldn't be much different than from, say, a laptop. If the display goes up I guess you are hosed like if you had a laptop. You don't have to deal with battery packs. If the parts are changeable like a traditional desktop then there is another plus. I love the idea of the space saved! I have no room on my desk right now. What is everyone's thoughts on All-In-Ones?

CaptainHaplo · 12-30-09, 10:49 PM

OK - the pro's are... Its cheap.

The con's are ... Its cheap.

Basically you have an underpowered laptop in a bigger case for alot less money than your average portable.

The specs on the one I found (searched because I had never heard of it before) are below even a basic desktop.

Literally - if all your going to do is chat and pay bills - get a netbook for the same cost. If your going to ever do any gaming whatsoever - then avoid this "All in One" at all costs.

Reece · 12-31-09, 01:46 AM

Stay away from them!! The biggest problem is the integrated video, lack of slots and generally very poor chipsets!

Syxx_Killer · 12-31-09, 09:19 AM

Thanks guys.

When I was looking at these things I just kept thinking to myself that I like the concept. I don't really have any interest in gaming anymore, so that is not an issue. If I were to play a game it would be something that I already have on my 5 year old computer (unupgraded except XFX nVidia 8600GT). If it could run on that I would imagine it would run on an off-the-shelf PC. If they didn't it is no big loss.

I don't like netbooks at all. They are way too small and don't even have a disc drive. They look cool, but are just too small. My 1280x1024 LCD monitor just bit the dust (only 3 year old Samsung

) and I have to use a 1024x768 CRT right now. Just going from 1280x1024 to 1024x768 feels small. A little netbook screen would drive me nuts.

Other than integrated video, the specs on these things seemed ok. Or I thought they did. I haven't really followed computer hardware since I built mine.

Needless to say, I don't really feel like building my next PC.

zarakie · 08-26-10, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Syxx_Killer

As my computer gets older (will be 5 years in March since I built it), I am starting to think of a new one. Since I'm not much into games anymore and I'm not too interested in building one I started browsing around. I went to WalMart's site and saw the All-In-One category. I didn't know what that was and checked them out. I was surprised. I actually like the concept. I guess the risk wouldn't be much different than from, say, a laptop. If the display goes up I guess you are hosed like if you had a laptop. You don't have to deal with battery packs. If the parts are changeable like a traditional desktop then there is another plus. I love the idea of the space saved! I have no room on my desk right now. What is everyone's thoughts on All-In-Ones?

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Konovalov · 08-26-10, 04:34 AM

Fair to say that I am no fan of the all in one PC's.

Poor options to upgrade and while they may be cheap I actually don't think they are all that great value in the first place.

Castout · 08-26-10, 04:41 AM

I'd avoid buying complete system as a package. Cost too much considering what you're getting.

Always always build your own.

Sailor Steve · 08-26-10, 08:46 AM

I looked at them a little when doing research for a new system. I agree that they look kind of cool, and "Super-Laptop" sounds neat, but after a little digging and reading the comments here, it looks like you end up with:

1. A desktop that doesn't do much but looks cool.

2. A laptop that doesn't do much and is too big to fit on your lap.

Arclight · 08-26-10, 09:05 AM

Better to just get a small case and a mATX board with everything on-board. If the graphics-chip dies, you can use an add-in card in the PCI-E slot as replacement. Same for sound or LAN; just put in a card. Also leaves you free to do an upgrade in the future should you want to (better graphics, better sound, etc).

Leaves some room for customization. Honestly doubt you can easily upgrade any part easily in one of those, even just swapping a harddrive might be a headache.

* should save a bundle as well.

SteamWake · 08-26-10, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by CaptainHaplo

Basically you have an underpowered laptop in a bigger case for alot less money than your average portable.

That pretty much sums it up.

Gerald · 08-26-10, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Reece

Stay away from them!! The biggest problem is the integrated video, lack of slots and generally very poor chipsets!

and chipsets is beneath contempt,if you have the opportunity again,build a new rig, good luck

12-30-09, 08:16 PM	#1
Syxx_Killer Admiral Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 2,387 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	Thoughts on All-In-One PCs? As my computer gets older (will be 5 years in March since I built it), I am starting to think of a new one. Since I'm not much into games anymore and I'm not too interested in building one I started browsing around. I went to WalMart's site and saw the All-In-One category. I didn't know what that was and checked them out. I was surprised. I actually like the concept. I guess the risk wouldn't be much different than from, say, a laptop. If the display goes up I guess you are hosed like if you had a laptop. You don't have to deal with battery packs. If the parts are changeable like a traditional desktop then there is another plus. I love the idea of the space saved! I have no room on my desk right now. What is everyone's thoughts on All-In-Ones?

12-30-09, 10:49 PM	#2
CaptainHaplo Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,404 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	OK - the pro's are... Its cheap. The con's are ... Its cheap. Basically you have an underpowered laptop in a bigger case for alot less money than your average portable. The specs on the one I found (searched because I had never heard of it before) are below even a basic desktop. Literally - if all your going to do is chat and pay bills - get a netbook for the same cost. If your going to ever do any gaming whatsoever - then avoid this "All in One" at all costs. __________________ Good Hunting! Captain Haplo

12-31-09, 01:46 AM	#3
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,688 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Stay away from them!! The biggest problem is the integrated video, lack of slots and generally very poor chipsets! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

08-26-10, 04:34 AM	#6
Konovalov Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: High Wycombe, Bucks, UK Posts: 2,811 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Fair to say that I am no fan of the all in one PC's. Poor options to upgrade and while they may be cheap I actually don't think they are all that great value in the first place. __________________ "In a Christian context, sexuality is traditionally seen as a consequence of the Fall, but for Muslims, it is an anticipation of paradise. So I can say, I think, that I was validly converted to Islam by a teenage French Jewish nudist." Sheikh Abdul-Hakim Murad (Timothy Winter)

08-26-10, 04:41 AM	#7
Castout Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 4,794 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 6	I'd avoid buying complete system as a package. Cost too much considering what you're getting. Always always build your own. __________________ My blog: http://exposingsingapore.wordpress.com/

12-31-09, 09:19 AM	#4
Syxx_Killer Admiral Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 2,387 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	Thanks guys. When I was looking at these things I just kept thinking to myself that I like the concept. I don't really have any interest in gaming anymore, so that is not an issue. If I were to play a game it would be something that I already have on my 5 year old computer (unupgraded except XFX nVidia 8600GT). If it could run on that I would imagine it would run on an off-the-shelf PC. If they didn't it is no big loss. I don't like netbooks at all. They are way too small and don't even have a disc drive. They look cool, but are just too small. My 1280x1024 LCD monitor just bit the dust (only 3 year old Samsung ) and I have to use a 1024x768 CRT right now. Just going from 1280x1024 to 1024x768 feels small. A little netbook screen would drive me nuts. Other than integrated video, the specs on these things seemed ok. Or I thought they did. I haven't really followed computer hardware since I built mine. Needless to say, I don't really feel like building my next PC.

08-26-10, 08:46 AM	#8
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I looked at them a little when doing research for a new system. I agree that they look kind of cool, and "Super-Laptop" sounds neat, but after a little digging and reading the comments here, it looks like you end up with: 1. A desktop that doesn't do much but looks cool. 2. A laptop that doesn't do much and is too big to fit on your lap. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

08-26-10, 09:05 AM	#9
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	Better to just get a small case and a mATX board with everything on-board. If the graphics-chip dies, you can use an add-in card in the PCI-E slot as replacement. Same for sound or LAN; just put in a card. Also leaves you free to do an upgrade in the future should you want to (better graphics, better sound, etc). Leaves some room for customization. Honestly doubt you can easily upgrade any part easily in one of those, even just swapping a harddrive might be a headache. * should save a bundle as well. __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.